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The Terracotta Plaques of Pagan: Indian Influence and Burmese Innovations

Ancient Asia, 2013
   Since its inception Buddhist art aimed to make the Buddhist disciples well aware with the life and teachings of Buddha. The Buddhist followers had a belief that the attainment of Buddhahood was not an outcome of a single birth ...
Vinay Kumar Rao
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The Patronage of Yŏm Sŭngik: Buddhist Art and Ritual Efficacy in Late Koryŏ

Religions
This article examines the Buddhist artworks commissioned by Yŏm Sŭngik (廉承益, ?–1302), a powerful court official and ritual specialist active during the reign of King Ch’ungnyŏl in late Koryŏ.
Young-ae Lim
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Amida Worship and Religious Practices

Global Perspectives on Japan
Art is a powerful medium for communicating with the divine, expressing the inexpressible, and enhancing religious rituals. Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 6th century, profoundly enriching this connection and fostering a vibrant, transformative ...
Selin Ozdemir
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Maṇḍala or Sign? Re-Examining the Significance of the “Viśvavajra” in the Caisson Ceilings of Dunhuang Mogao Caves

Religions
This article delves into the exploration of a significant sign, the “viśvavajra”, found in the caisson ceilings of Buddhist esoteric art in Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves.
Li Shen
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Visualizing the Spirit Consciousness: Reinterpreting the Medicine Buddha Tableau in Mogao Cave 220 (642 CE)

Religions
This paper considers how Buddhist art of the early Tang dynasty was shaped by concerns with states of consciousness and transmigrating spiritual entities. Focusing on the Medicine Buddha (Skt. Bhaiṣajyaguru) tableau in the main chamber of Mogao Cave 220,
Xueyang (April) Peng
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Artistic Integration and Localized Adaptation: An Analysis of Roof Ridge Decorations in the Sinicization Process of the Yungang Grottoes

Religions
The Yungang Grottoes, carved by imperial commission from the Xianbei 鮮卑 royal family of the Northern Wei Dynasty, represent a pivotal site for understanding Buddhism’s sinicization in China. This study examines the roof ridge decorations from the Yungang
Zi Wang, Qing Chang
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A Study on Glass Pagodas from the Palace Museum, Beijing

Journal of Glass Studies
This paper examines the glass pagodas produced in the Qing imperial palace for Tibetan Buddhist rituals. Drawing from archival and material evidence, it explores the innovative techniques of the Imperial Glass Workshops in creating these intricate, multi-
Shelly Xue, Yi Zhai
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Connotation and qualities of the Buddhist culture of Grand Canal

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
The Buddhist culture of the Grand Canal arises from the interaction and dynamic interplay between Grand Canal culture and Buddhist culture. This cultural phenomenon is not merely a simple superimposition of two elements; rather, it represents a unique ...
Bosen Qiu, Di Lang
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Buddhist Museum Collection of the KIH RAS: the Concept of Tradition in the Interdisciplinary Aspect of the Study

Oriental Studies, 2018
Museum reconstruction of traditional Kalmyk culture contributed to the creation of an exhibition which brought together religious objects and artworks.
S. Batyreva
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From Buddhist meditation to psychological well-being: an ethical-cultural training ecology model. [PDF]

Front Psychol
Mei Y, Li J, Phuchomsri S.
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